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New York: Plane collides with fire truck at LaGuardia Airport
An Air Canada Express flight from Montreal collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport just before 11:40pm local time (around 4:10am IST).
Iran slaps $2M toll on ships crossing Strait of Hormuz
Iran has begun charging a toll of $2 million (around ₹18.8 crore) to some vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel expands attacks against Hezbollah as Lebanon death toll rises
The Israeli military stated that plans to expand its ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved.
Iran threatens to 'completely' close Hormuz after Trump's ultimatum
Iran has threatened to "completely close" the Strait of Hormuz if United States President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to strike Iranian energy facilities within 48 hours.
Russia calls Zelenskyy regime 'destabilizer' after NIA arrests 6 Ukrainians
Russia has reacted strongly to the arrest of six Ukrainians and one American in India by the National Investigation Agency(NIA).
Company fined $22.5M after newborn dies; had denied mother WFH
An Ohio-based company, Total Quality Logistics (TQL), has been ordered to pay $22.5 million (around ₹211.5 crore) in damages after it denied a pregnant employee's request to work from home.
Trump struggling to walk, sit down has internet take notice
A video of President Donald Trump has reignited debates about his health.
Strait of Hormuz open for all, except US, Israel: Iran
Iran has now said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all shipping, except vessels linked to its "enemies," which is believed to be a reference to the United States and Israel.
Top Lashkar terrorist killed by own family in Pakistan
Bilal Arif Sarafi, a commander of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was killed by his family members in Pakistan on Saturday, NDTV reported, citing sources.
Why Musk wants to pay TSA staff's salaries in US
Elon Musk has offered to pay the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees in the US who are currently working without pay due to a partial government shutdown.
Balendra Shah to be sworn Nepal PM on Ram Navami
Balendra Shah, the 35-year-old leader of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP), will be sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister on March 27, coinciding with Ram Navami.
UK deploys nuclear submarine in Arabian Sea amid Iran conflict
The United Kingdom has reportedly deployed a nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Anson, in the Arabian Sea.
Iranian airstrikes on US bases cause $800 million damage: Report
Iranian airstrikes on United States military bases in the Middle East have caused an estimated $800 million in damage within the first two weeks of the conflict.
'Can reach Berlin, Paris': Israel's reckoning on Iran's long-range missiles
Israeli officials have confirmed that Iranian forces have used long-range missiles for the first time in the ongoing conflict.
Pakistan will attack India if US attacks, says ex-envoy
A controversial statement by former Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, has sparked a debate over regional security.
Former FBI director Mueller, who investigated Trump, dies at 81
Robert S Mueller III, the former FBI director and special counsel, has died at the age of 81. His family announced his passing on Saturday.
Iranian missiles breach Israel's defenses, 100+ injured in Arad, Dimona
Iranian missile strikes on the Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona have left over 100 people injured, including children, authorities stated.
'Hit and obliterate': Trump threatens Iran's power plants over Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power plants if the country does not end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
US-Israel strike Iran's Natanz nuclear facility amid ongoing conflict
The United States and Israel have reportedly launched an attack on Iran's Natanz uranium-enrichment facility.
Iran fires missiles at Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean
Iran has reportedly launched two ballistic missiles at the United States-United Kingdom military base in Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean.
Iran draws Vietnam parallel, slams US war briefings as fantasy
Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has compared the tone of United States government statements on the ongoing conflict to overly optimistic military briefings during the Vietnam War.
2 more Indian LPG tankers prepare to cross Hormuz strait
Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers are reportedly preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia and a recent blockade of the strait by Iran.
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for 30 days.
Trump considering 'winding down' Iran war, rejects ceasefire
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of "winding down" military operations against Iran. However, he has ruled out a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic.
Kim Jong-Un oversees drill showcasing new tank with his daughter
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw a large-scale military exercise on Thursday, which showcased a new battle tank.
6 Indians killed in Israel-Hamas conflict, 1 still missing: MEA
An Indian national was killed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 18, taking the total number of Indian casualties in the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict to six.
US warship with 2,200 personnel en route to Middle East
The United States is reportedly dispatching an amphibious Ready Group (ARG) led by the USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship, to West Asia.
Hours before assassination, Iranian general had openly mocked Netanyahu
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officer, Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naini, was killed in a United States-Israel airstrike on Friday morning.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson killed in strike on Iran
Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, the spokesperson of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has reportedly been killed in US and Israeli strikes.
Sailor's Strava jog exposes French aircraft carrier's location
A French Navy sailor has inadvertently revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean Sea.
Gulf allies urge Trump to rein in Netanyahu: Iran-Israel conflict
Weeks after a joint United States-Israel operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem to be at odds over Israel's attack on an Iranian gas field.
Iran publicly hangs 19-year-old champion wrestler, 2 others
Iran has executed a 19-year-old champion wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi, and two other protesters in public hangings in Qom.
Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery hit by drones; fire reported
Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks early Friday. The strikes caused a fire in some units of the facility, Reuters reported.
US jet hit by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing
A United States F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a US airbase in the Middle East after it was hit by suspected Iranian fire, sources told CNN.
Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor as Japan PM sits awkwardly
United States President Donald Trump made an awkward joke about Japan's 1941 Pearl Harbor attack during a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
War with Iran: US loses 16 aircraft, including Reaper drones
At least 16 United States military aircraft have been lost since the conflict with Iran began, according to multiple reports.
Iran strikes Qatar LNG plant, exports disrupted for 5 years
Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity has been severely affected by recent Iranian attacks, resulting in an estimated $20 billion in annual revenue lost, according to Saad al-Kaabi, QatarEnergy's CEO and state minister for energy affairs.
Netanyahu claims Iran stripped of uranium enrichment, missile-making capability
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran has lost its ability to enrich uranium and produce ballistic missiles.
6 US allies 'ready' to support safe passage through Hormuz
Six major powers, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan, have expressed their readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
This Nordic nation is world's happiest for ninth consecutive year
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report.